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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 207.85 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 207.85 and 137.94 is: 189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 207.85 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/207.85 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 207.85 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 28,670.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670.83/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.96

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