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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 208.29 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 208.29 and 91.90 is: 126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 208.29 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/208.29 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 208.29 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 19,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,141.85/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.80

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