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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 225.87 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 225.87 and 126.55 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 225.87 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/225.87 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 225.87 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 28,583.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,583.85/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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