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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 208.05 and 109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 208.05 and 109.31 is: 150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 208.05 = 109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/208.05 = 109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 208.05 × 109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 22,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741.95/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.99

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