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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 207.78 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 207.78 and 145.92 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 207.78 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/207.78 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 207.78 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 30,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,319.26/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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