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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.81, 208.03 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.81, 208.03 and 109.29 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.81 : 208.03 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.81/208.03 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.81x = 208.03 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.81x = 22,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735.60/150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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