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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 207.43 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 207.43 and 135.90 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 207.43 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/207.43 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 207.43 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 28,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189.40/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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