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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.28, 207.47 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.28, 207.47 and 101.42 is: 140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.28 : 207.47 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.28/207.47 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.28x = 207.47 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.28x = 21,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,040.06/150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.01

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