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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.65, 207.99 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.65, 207.99 and 109.16 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.65 : 207.99 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.65/207.99 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.65x = 207.99 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.65x = 22,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,704.71/150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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