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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 208.16 and 100.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 208.16 and 100.95 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 208.16 = 100.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/208.16 = 100.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 208.16 × 100.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 21,013.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,013.25/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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