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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 207.14 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 207.14 and 103.50 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 207.14 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/207.14 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 207.14 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 21,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,438.99/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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