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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 209.10 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 209.10 and 126.69 is: 175.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 209.10 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/209.10 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 209.10 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 26,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,490.88/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.07

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