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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 207.72 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 207.72 and 131.25 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 207.72 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/207.72 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 207.72 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 27,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,263.25/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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