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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 207.40 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 207.40 and 108.98 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 207.40 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/207.40 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 207.40 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 22,602.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602.45/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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