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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 208.37 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 208.37 and 141.09 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 208.37 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/208.37 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 208.37 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 29,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,398.22/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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