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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.59, 207.66 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.59, 207.66 and 133.94 is: 184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.59 : 207.66 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.59/207.66 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.59x = 207.66 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.59x = 27,812.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,812.27/150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.69

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