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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 207.54 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 207.54 and 91.43 is: 126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 207.54 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/207.54 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 207.54 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 18,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,975.38/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.15

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