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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 207.77 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 207.77 and 101.45 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 207.77 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/207.77 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 207.77 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 21,078.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,078.27/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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