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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 207.25 and 103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 207.25 and 103.57 is: 142.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 207.25 = 103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/207.25 = 103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 207.25 × 103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 21,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,464.88/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.99

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