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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 208.07 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 208.07 and 144.91 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 208.07 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/208.07 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 208.07 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 30,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,151.42/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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