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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 207.30 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 207.30 and 131.18 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 207.30 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/207.30 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 207.30 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 27,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,192.58/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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