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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.18, 207.39 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.18, 207.39 and 103.60 is: 143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.18 : 207.39 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.18/207.39 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.18x = 207.39 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.18x = 21,485.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,485.60/150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.07

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