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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 208.08 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 208.08 and 101.64 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 208.08 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/208.08 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 208.08 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 21,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149.25/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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