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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.46, 207.46 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.46, 207.46 and 101.25 is: 139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.46 : 207.46 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.46/207.46 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.46x = 207.46 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.46x = 21,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,005.45/150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.61

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