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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 208.17 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 208.17 and 107.22 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 208.17 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/208.17 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 208.17 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 22,319.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,319.99/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

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