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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 207.60 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 207.60 and 131.16 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 207.60 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/207.60 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 207.60 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 27,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228.82/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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