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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.16, 207.27 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.16, 207.27 and 101.02 is: 139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.16 : 207.27 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.16/207.27 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.16x = 207.27 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.16x = 20,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.42/150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.44

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