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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.77, 208.01 and 91.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.77, 208.01 and 91.78 is: 126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.77 : 208.01 = 91.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.77/208.01 = 91.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.77x = 208.01 × 91.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.77x = 19,090.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,090.87/150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.62

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