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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.11, 206.91 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.11, 206.91 and 137.55 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.11 : 206.91 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.11/206.91 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.11x = 206.91 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.11x = 28,460.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,460.47/150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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