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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 207.74 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 207.74 and 91.59 is: 126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 207.74 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/207.74 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 207.74 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 19,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,025.87/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.36

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