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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 207.74 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 207.74 and 106.43 is: 146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 207.74 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/207.74 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 207.74 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 22,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,108.73/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.83

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