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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 207.12 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 207.12 and 101.04 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 207.12 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/207.12 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 207.12 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 20,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,927.40/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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