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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.33, 207.54 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.33, 207.54 and 101.28 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.33 : 207.54 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.33/207.54 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.33x = 207.54 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.33x = 21,019.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,019.65/150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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