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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 208.26 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 208.26 and 126.52 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 208.26 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/208.26 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 208.26 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 26,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,349.06/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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