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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 207.78 and 103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 207.78 and 103.94 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 207.78 = 103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/207.78 = 103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 207.78 × 103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 21,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,596.65/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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