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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 207.02 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 207.02 and 100.44 is: 138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 207.02 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/207.02 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 207.02 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 20,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,793.34/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.51

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