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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 208.10 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 208.10 and 126.36 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 208.10 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/208.10 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 208.10 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 26,295.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,295.83/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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