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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 208.04 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 208.04 and 101.52 is: 140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 208.04 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/208.04 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 208.04 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 21,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,119.71/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.18

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