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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 226.26 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 226.26 and 127.98 is: 192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 226.26 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/226.26 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 226.26 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 28,956.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,956.75/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.03

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