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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.16, 207.13 and 106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.16, 207.13 and 106.42 is: 146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.16 : 207.13 = 106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.16/207.13 = 106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.16x = 207.13 × 106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.16x = 22,042.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,042.77/150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.80

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