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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 208.88 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 208.88 and 126.62 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 208.88 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/208.88 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 208.88 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 26,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,447.02/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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