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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 208.22 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 208.22 and 107.27 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 208.22 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/208.22 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 208.22 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 22,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,334.18/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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