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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 208.37 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 208.37 and 134.26 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 208.37 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/208.37 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 208.37 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 27,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,975.57/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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