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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 208 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 208 and 101.70 is: 140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 208 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/208 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 208 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 21,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,153.60/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.32

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