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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.28, 207.24 and 108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.28, 207.24 and 108.76 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.28 : 207.24 = 108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.28/207.24 = 108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.28x = 207.24 × 108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.28x = 22,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,539.42/150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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