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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 209.06 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 209.06 and 126.66 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 209.06 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/209.06 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 209.06 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 26,479.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,479.54/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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