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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 207.45 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 207.45 and 135.70 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 207.45 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/207.45 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 207.45 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 28,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150.97/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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