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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 207.54 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 207.54 and 103.74 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 207.54 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/207.54 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 207.54 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 21,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,530.20/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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