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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 206.83 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 206.83 and 135.17 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 206.83 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/206.83 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 206.83 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 27,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,958.28/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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