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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.59, 207.54 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.59, 207.54 and 134.21 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.59 : 207.54 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.59/207.54 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.59x = 207.54 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.59x = 27,852.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,852.91/150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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