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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 207.63 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 207.63 and 130.87 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 207.63 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/207.63 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 207.63 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 27,172.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,172.54/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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