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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.19, 207.02 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.19, 207.02 and 131.73 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.19 : 207.02 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.19/207.02 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.19x = 207.02 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.19x = 27,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270.30/150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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