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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 207.86 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 207.86 and 148.72 is: 205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 207.86 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/207.86 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 207.86 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 30,912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,912.20/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.04

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