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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 208.05 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 208.05 and 105.90 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 208.05 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/208.05 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 208.05 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 22,032.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,032.50/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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