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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 207.81 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 207.81 and 104.07 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 207.81 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/207.81 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 207.81 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 21,626.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,626.79/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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