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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 208.05 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 208.05 and 99 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 208.05 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/208.05 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 208.05 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 20,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,596.95/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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