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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 207.68 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 207.68 and 131.20 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 207.68 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/207.68 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 207.68 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 27,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,247.62/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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