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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.50, 207.15 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.50, 207.15 and 134.12 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 207.15 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/207.15 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 207.15 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 27,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,782.96/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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