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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 207.73 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 207.73 and 81.53 is: 112.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 207.73 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/207.73 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 207.73 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 16,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,936.95/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.51

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