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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 207.97 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 207.97 and 126.43 is: 174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 207.97 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/207.97 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 207.97 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 26,292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292.81/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.08

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