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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 207.17 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 207.17 and 134.51 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 207.17 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/207.17 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 207.17 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 27,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,864.73/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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