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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.50, 207.80 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.50, 207.80 and 101.50 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 207.80 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/207.80 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 207.80 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 21,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,091.43/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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