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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.25, 207.28 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.25, 207.28 and 106.61 is: 147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.25 : 207.28 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.25/207.28 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.25x = 207.28 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.25x = 22,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097.59/150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.07

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