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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 207.06 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 207.06 and 108.72 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 207.06 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/207.06 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 207.06 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 22,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,511.56/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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