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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 207.56 and 101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 207.56 and 101.41 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 207.56 = 101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/207.56 = 101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 207.56 × 101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 21,048.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,048.39/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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