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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.47, 208.20 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.47, 208.20 and 131.11 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.47 : 208.20 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.47/208.20 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.47x = 208.20 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.47x = 27,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,297.10/150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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