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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 206.94 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 206.94 and 106.39 is: 146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 206.94 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/206.94 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 206.94 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 22,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,016.35/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.78

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