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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 207.93 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 207.93 and 101.44 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 207.93 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/207.93 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 207.93 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 21,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,092.42/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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