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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 208.64 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 208.64 and 137.43 is: 189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 208.64 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/208.64 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 208.64 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 28,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,673.74/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.98

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