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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.63, 207.92 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.63, 207.92 and 134.16 is: 185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.63 : 207.92 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.63/207.92 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.63x = 207.92 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.63x = 27,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,893.35/150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.17

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