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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.34, 207.32 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.34, 207.32 and 135.61 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.34 : 207.32 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.34/207.32 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.34x = 207.32 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.34x = 28,114.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,114.67/150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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