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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 209.54 and 126.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.99, 209.54 and 126.99 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.99 : 209.54 = 126.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.99/209.54 = 126.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.99x = 209.54 × 126.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.99x = 26,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,609.80/151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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