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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 208.52 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 208.52 and 126.48 is: 174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 208.52 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/208.52 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 208.52 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 26,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,373.61/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.71

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