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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 207.84 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 207.84 and 101.54 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 207.84 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/207.84 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 207.84 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 21,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,104.07/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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