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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 207.39 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 207.39 and 101.28 is: 139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 207.39 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/207.39 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 207.39 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 21,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,004.46/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.67

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