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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 207.55 and 101.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 207.55 and 101.27 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 207.55 = 101.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/207.55 = 101.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 207.55 × 101.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 21,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018.08/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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