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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.00, 208.47 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.00, 208.47 and 126.60 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.00 : 208.47 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.00/208.47 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.00x = 208.47 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.00x = 26,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,391.99/151.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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