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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 207.42 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 207.42 and 130.68 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 207.42 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/207.42 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 207.42 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 27,105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,105.65/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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