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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 207.17 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 207.17 and 100.97 is: 139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 207.17 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/207.17 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 207.17 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 20,916.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,916.41/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.41

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