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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 207.24 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 207.24 and 101.13 is: 139.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 207.24 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/207.24 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 207.24 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 20,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,958.18/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.51

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