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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.31, 207.30 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.31, 207.30 and 131.92 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.31 : 207.30 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.31/207.30 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.31x = 207.30 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.31x = 27,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,347.02/150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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