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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 208.35 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 208.35 and 104.31 is: 143.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 208.35 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/208.35 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 208.35 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 21,732.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,732.99/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.99

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