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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 207.27 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 207.27 and 101.03 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 207.27 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/207.27 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 207.27 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 20,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,939.45/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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