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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.17, 207.30 and 105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.17, 207.30 and 105.95 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.17 : 207.30 = 105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.17/207.30 = 105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.17x = 207.30 × 105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.17x = 21,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,963.44/150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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