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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.31, 207.43 and 81.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.31, 207.43 and 81.31 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.31 : 207.43 = 81.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.31/207.43 = 81.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.31x = 207.43 × 81.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.31x = 16,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,866.75/150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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