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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 207.46 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 207.46 and 130.82 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 207.46 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/207.46 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 207.46 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 27,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139.04/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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