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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.25, 207.27 and 101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.25, 207.27 and 101.14 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.25 : 207.27 = 101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.25/207.27 = 101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.25x = 207.27 × 101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.25x = 20,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,963.29/150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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