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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 207.36 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 207.36 and 105.97 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 207.36 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/207.36 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 207.36 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 21,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,973.94/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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