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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 207.09 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 207.09 and 134.80 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 207.09 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/207.09 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 207.09 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 27,915.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915.21/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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