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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.70, 207.80 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.70, 207.80 and 104.08 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.70 : 207.80 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.70/207.80 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.70x = 207.80 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.70x = 21,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,627.82/150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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