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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 207.19 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 207.19 and 135.83 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 207.19 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/207.19 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 207.19 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 28,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,142.62/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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