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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 208.06 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 208.06 and 101.70 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 208.06 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/208.06 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 208.06 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 21,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,159.70/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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