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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 206.86 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 206.86 and 131.59 is: 181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 206.86 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/206.86 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 206.86 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 27,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,220.71/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.45

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