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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 207.35 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 207.35 and 108.32 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 207.35 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/207.35 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 207.35 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 22,458.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,458.57/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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