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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 207.13 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 207.13 and 108.62 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 207.13 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/207.13 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 207.13 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 22,498.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,498.46/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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