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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 208.42 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 208.42 and 103.76 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 208.42 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/208.42 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 208.42 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 21,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,625.66/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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