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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 207.08 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 207.08 and 101 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 207.08 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/207.08 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 207.08 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 20,915.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,915.08/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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