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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 206.93 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 206.93 and 142.18 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 206.93 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/206.93 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 206.93 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 29,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,421.33/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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