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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 206.97 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 206.97 and 110.78 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 206.97 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/206.97 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 206.97 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 22,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,927.38/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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