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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.25, 206.89 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.25, 206.89 and 131.73 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.25 : 206.89 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.25/206.89 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.25x = 206.89 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.25x = 27,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,253.62/150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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