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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.51, 207.81 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.51, 207.81 and 101.43 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.51 : 207.81 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.51/207.81 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.51x = 207.81 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.51x = 21,078.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,078.17/150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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