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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.19, 207.03 and 100.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.19, 207.03 and 100.99 is: 139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.19 : 207.03 = 100.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.19/207.03 = 100.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.19x = 207.03 × 100.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.19x = 20,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,907.96/150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.21

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