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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.28 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.28 and 109.44 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.28 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.28 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.28 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 22,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,794.16/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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