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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 206.73 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 206.73 and 131.79 is: 181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 206.73 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/206.73 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 206.73 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 27,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,244.95/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.45

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