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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 207.54 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 207.54 and 101.26 is: 139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 207.54 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/207.54 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 207.54 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 21,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015.50/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.74

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