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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 207.54 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 207.54 and 136.08 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 207.54 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/207.54 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 207.54 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 28,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,242.04/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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