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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.38, 207.43 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.38, 207.43 and 101.26 is: 139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 207.43 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/207.43 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 207.43 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 21,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,004.36/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.68

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