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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 207.32 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 207.32 and 101.16 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 207.32 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/207.32 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 207.32 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 20,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,971.99/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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