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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 208.98 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 208.98 and 150.05 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 208.98 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/208.98 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 208.98 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 31,357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,357.97/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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