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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 207.82 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 207.82 and 127.38 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 207.82 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/207.82 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 207.82 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 26,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,472.11/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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