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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 208.37 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 208.37 and 145.13 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 208.37 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/208.37 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 208.37 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 30,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,240.06/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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