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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.31, 225.03 and 137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.31, 225.03 and 137.83 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.31 : 225.03 = 137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.31/225.03 = 137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.31x = 225.03 × 137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.31x = 31,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,015.88/150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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