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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 208.16 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 208.16 and 91.84 is: 126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 208.16 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/208.16 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 208.16 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 19,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,117.41/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.72

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