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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 206.40 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 206.40 and 131.90 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 206.40 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/206.40 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 206.40 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 27,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,224.62/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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