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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 208.12 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 208.12 and 126.25 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 208.12 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/208.12 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 208.12 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 26,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,275.15/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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