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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.34, 207.47 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.34, 207.47 and 81.34 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.34 : 207.47 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.34/207.47 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.34x = 207.47 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.34x = 16,876.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,876.74/150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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