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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 207.50 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 207.50 and 103.74 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 207.50 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/207.50 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 207.50 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 21,526.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,526.57/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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