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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 226.11 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 226.11 and 126.74 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 226.11 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/226.11 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 226.11 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 28,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,657.18/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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