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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 207.72 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 207.72 and 127.38 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 207.72 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/207.72 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 207.72 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 26,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,459.37/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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