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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 207.94 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 207.94 and 99.08 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 207.94 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/207.94 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 207.94 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 20,602.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,602.70/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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