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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 207.36 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 207.36 and 106.60 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 207.36 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/207.36 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 207.36 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 22,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,104.58/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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