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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.07, 206.79 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.07, 206.79 and 103.45 is: 142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.07 : 206.79 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.07/206.79 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.07x = 206.79 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.07x = 21,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392.43/150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.55

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