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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 207.12 and 101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 207.12 and 101.14 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 207.12 = 101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/207.12 = 101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 207.12 × 101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 20,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,948.12/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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