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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.44 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.44 and 104.42 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.44 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.44 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.44 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 21,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,765.30/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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