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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.77, 206.93 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.77, 206.93 and 136.94 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.77 : 206.93 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.77/206.93 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.77x = 206.93 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.77x = 28,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,336.30/150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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