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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 207.52 and 101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 207.52 and 101.38 is: 139.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 207.52 = 101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/207.52 = 101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 207.52 × 101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 21,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,038.38/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.81

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