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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 207.66 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 207.66 and 106.68 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 207.66 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/207.66 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 207.66 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 22,153.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,153.17/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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