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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.05, 206.55 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.05, 206.55 and 108.54 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.05 : 206.55 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.05/206.55 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.05x = 206.55 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.05x = 22,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,418.94/150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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