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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 207.24 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 207.24 and 103.56 is: 143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 207.24 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/207.24 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 207.24 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 21,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,461.77/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.02

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