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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 207.21 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 207.21 and 108.51 is: 149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 207.21 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/207.21 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 207.21 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 22,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,483.99/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.87

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