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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.91, 208.20 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.91, 208.20 and 101.71 is: 140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.91 : 208.20 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.91/208.20 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.91x = 208.20 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.91x = 21,176.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,176.02/150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.32

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