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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 207.06 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 207.06 and 137.80 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 207.06 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/207.06 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 207.06 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 28,532.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,532.87/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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