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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 207.87 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 207.87 and 101.60 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 207.87 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/207.87 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 207.87 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 21,119.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,119.59/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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