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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 207.04 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 207.04 and 144.08 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 207.04 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/207.04 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 207.04 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 29,830.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,830.32/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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