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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 207.08 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 207.08 and 101.02 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 207.08 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/207.08 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 207.08 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 20,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,919.22/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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