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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.86, 209.39 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.86, 209.39 and 127.26 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.86 : 209.39 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.86/209.39 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.86x = 209.39 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.86x = 26,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,646.34/151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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