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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 207.25 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 207.25 and 137.80 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 207.25 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/207.25 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 207.25 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 28,559.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,559.05/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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