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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 208.23 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 208.23 and 109.49 is: 151.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 208.23 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/208.23 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 208.23 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 22,798.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798.06/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.11

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