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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 206.96 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 206.96 and 100.24 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 206.96 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/206.96 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 206.96 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 20,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,744.65/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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