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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 207.28 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 207.28 and 131.12 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 207.28 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/207.28 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 207.28 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 27,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,178.55/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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