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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 207.65 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 207.65 and 109.17 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 207.65 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/207.65 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 207.65 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 22,669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669.40/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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