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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 208.17 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 208.17 and 104.40 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 208.17 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/208.17 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 208.17 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 21,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,732.95/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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