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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.77, 208.02 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.77, 208.02 and 91.74 is: 126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.77 : 208.02 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.77/208.02 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.77x = 208.02 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.77x = 19,083.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,083.75/150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.58

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