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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.67, 209.49 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.67, 209.49 and 126.87 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.67 : 209.49 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.67/209.49 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.67x = 209.49 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.67x = 26,576.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,576.73/151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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