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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 206.67 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 206.67 and 130.70 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 206.67 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/206.67 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 206.67 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 27,011.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,011.77/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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