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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 207.04 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 207.04 and 133.68 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 207.04 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/207.04 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 207.04 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 27,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,677.11/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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