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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.91, 208.32 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.91, 208.32 and 136.09 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.91 : 208.32 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.91/208.32 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.91x = 208.32 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.91x = 28,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350.27/150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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