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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 208.26 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 208.26 and 101.15 is: 139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 208.26 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/208.26 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 208.26 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 21,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064.46/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.63

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