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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 207.56 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 207.56 and 149.90 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 207.56 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/207.56 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 207.56 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 31,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,112.58/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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