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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 208.04 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 208.04 and 107.31 is: 147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 208.04 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/208.04 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 208.04 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 22,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324.24/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.97

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