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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 207.89 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 207.89 and 101.60 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 207.89 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/207.89 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 207.89 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 21,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120.08/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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