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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 207.36 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 207.36 and 106.38 is: 146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 207.36 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/207.36 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 207.36 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 22,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058.96/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.94

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