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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 207.80 and 109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 207.80 and 109.26 is: 150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 207.80 = 109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/207.80 = 109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 207.80 × 109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 22,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,704.23/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.57

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