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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.31, 207.32 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.31, 207.32 and 105.96 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.31 : 207.32 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.31/207.32 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.31x = 207.32 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.31x = 21,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967.63/150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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