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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 207.87 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 207.87 and 101.46 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 207.87 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/207.87 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 207.87 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 21,090.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,090.49/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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