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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 207.13 and 100.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 207.13 and 100.99 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 207.13 = 100.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/207.13 = 100.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 207.13 × 100.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 20,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,917.02/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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