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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.33, 207.32 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.33, 207.32 and 135.75 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.33 : 207.32 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.33/207.32 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.33x = 207.32 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.33x = 28,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,143.01/150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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