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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 207.92 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 207.92 and 127.58 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 207.92 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/207.92 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 207.92 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 26,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,525.00/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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