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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 207.80 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 207.80 and 103.90 is: 143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 207.80 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/207.80 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 207.80 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 21,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,590.42/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.34

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