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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 207.14 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 207.14 and 101.10 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 207.14 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/207.14 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 207.14 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 20,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941.85/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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