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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 207.90 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 207.90 and 136.80 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 207.90 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/207.90 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 207.90 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 28,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,440.72/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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