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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 207.33 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 207.33 and 101.22 is: 139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 207.33 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/207.33 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 207.33 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 20,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,985.94/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.52

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