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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 207.66 and 101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 207.66 and 101.41 is: 139.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 207.66 = 101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/207.66 = 101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 207.66 × 101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 21,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,058.80/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.88

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