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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 207.51 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 207.51 and 101.24 is: 139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 207.51 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/207.51 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 207.51 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 21,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,007.27/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.73

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