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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 206.90 and 100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 206.90 and 100.86 is: 139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 206.90 = 100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/206.90 = 100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 206.90 × 100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 20,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,867.93/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.12

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