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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.37, 207.66 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.37, 207.66 and 101.44 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.37 : 207.66 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.37/207.66 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.37x = 207.66 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.37x = 21,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,065.03/150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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