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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 208.11 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 208.11 and 107.10 is: 147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 208.11 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/208.11 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 208.11 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 22,288.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288.58/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.88

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