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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 207.63 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 207.63 and 130.38 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 207.63 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/207.63 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 207.63 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 27,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,070.80/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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