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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 207.56 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 207.56 and 127.43 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 207.56 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/207.56 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 207.56 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 26,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,448.73/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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