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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.16, 206.27 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.16, 206.27 and 134.80 is: 185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.16 : 206.27 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.16/206.27 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.16x = 206.27 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.16x = 27,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,805.20/150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.17

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