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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 207.36 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 207.36 and 100.56 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 207.36 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/207.36 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 207.36 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 20,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852.12/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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