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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 207.36 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 207.36 and 135.95 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 207.36 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/207.36 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 207.36 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 28,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189.56/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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