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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.19, 208.27 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.19, 208.27 and 126.62 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.19 : 208.27 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.19/208.27 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.19x = 208.27 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.19x = 26,371.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,371.15/151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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