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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 207.87 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 207.87 and 126.38 is: 174.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 207.87 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/207.87 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 207.87 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 26,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270.61/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.00

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