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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 207 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 207 and 91.86 is: 126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 207 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/207 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 207 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 19,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,015.02/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.77

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