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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.21, 207.05 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.21, 207.05 and 101.07 is: 139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.21 : 207.05 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.21/207.05 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.21x = 207.05 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.21x = 20,926.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,926.04/150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.31

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