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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.37, 207.60 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.37, 207.60 and 103.82 is: 143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.37 : 207.60 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.37/207.60 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.37x = 207.60 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.37x = 21,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,552.51/150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.33

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