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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.01, 206.86 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.01, 206.86 and 100.23 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.01 : 206.86 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.01/206.86 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.01x = 206.86 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.01x = 20,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,733.58/150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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