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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 208.07 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 208.07 and 108.74 is: 150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 208.07 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/208.07 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 208.07 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 22,623.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623.95/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.11

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