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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 208.03 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 208.03 and 101.59 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 208.03 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/208.03 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 208.03 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 21,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,132.22/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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