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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 207.16 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 207.16 and 103.92 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 207.16 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/207.16 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 207.16 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 21,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,528.07/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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