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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 208.29 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 208.29 and 126.48 is: 174.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 208.29 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/208.29 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 208.29 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 26,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,344.52/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.37

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