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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 208.14 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 208.14 and 91.86 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 208.14 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/208.14 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 208.14 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 19,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,119.74/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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