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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.81, 208.31 and 136.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.81, 208.31 and 136.95 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.81 : 208.31 = 136.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.81/208.31 = 136.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.81x = 208.31 × 136.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.81x = 28,528.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,528.05/150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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