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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 225.83 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 225.83 and 126.22 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 225.83 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/225.83 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 225.83 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 28,504.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,504.26/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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