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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 208.11 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 208.11 and 101.71 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 208.11 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/208.11 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 208.11 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 21,166.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,166.87/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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