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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 208.15 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 208.15 and 104.22 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 208.15 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/208.15 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 208.15 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 21,694.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,694.21/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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