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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 208.19 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 208.19 and 104.41 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 208.19 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/208.19 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 208.19 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 21,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,737.12/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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