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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 207.95 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 207.95 and 107.04 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 207.95 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/207.95 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 207.95 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 22,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258.97/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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