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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 207.90 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 207.90 and 144.84 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 207.90 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/207.90 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 207.90 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 30,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,112.24/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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