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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 207.18 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 207.18 and 101.08 is: 139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 207.18 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/207.18 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 207.18 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 20,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941.75/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.57

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