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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.18, 207.32 and 100.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.18, 207.32 and 100.47 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.18 : 207.32 = 100.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.18/207.32 = 100.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.18x = 207.32 × 100.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.18x = 20,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,829.44/150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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