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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.16, 207.06 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.16, 207.06 and 134.68 is: 185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.16 : 207.06 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.16/207.06 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.16x = 207.06 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.16x = 27,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,886.84/150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.71

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