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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.56 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.56 and 126.72 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.56 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.56 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.56 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 28,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,709.68/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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