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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 206.55 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 206.55 and 131.48 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 206.55 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/206.55 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 206.55 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 27,156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,156.16/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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