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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 207.56 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 207.56 and 106.55 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 207.56 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/207.56 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 207.56 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 22,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,115.52/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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