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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 208.08 and 101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 208.08 and 101.72 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 208.08 = 101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/208.08 = 101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 208.08 × 101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 21,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165.90/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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