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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 207.64 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 207.64 and 109.14 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 207.64 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/207.64 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 207.64 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 22,661.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,661.83/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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