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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 225.09 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 225.09 and 127.53 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 225.09 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/225.09 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 225.09 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 28,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,705.73/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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