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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 207.89 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 207.89 and 106.47 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 207.89 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/207.89 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 207.89 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 22,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134.05/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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