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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 208.31 and 109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 208.31 and 109.31 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 208.31 = 109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/208.31 = 109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 208.31 × 109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 22,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769.60/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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