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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 207.80 and 101.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 207.80 and 101.00 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 207.80 = 101.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/207.80 = 101.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 207.80 × 101.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 20,988.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,988.19/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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