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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 207.18 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 207.18 and 101.02 is: 139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 207.18 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/207.18 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 207.18 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 20,929.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,929.32/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.47

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