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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 207.87 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 207.87 and 104.03 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 207.87 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/207.87 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 207.87 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 21,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,623.68/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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