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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 208.18 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 208.18 and 106.55 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 208.18 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/208.18 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 208.18 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 22,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,182.76/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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