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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.17, 207.33 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.17, 207.33 and 108.86 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.17 : 207.33 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.17/207.33 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.17x = 207.33 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.17x = 22,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569.94/150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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