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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 207.95 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 207.95 and 104.07 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 207.95 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/207.95 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 207.95 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 21,640.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,640.84/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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