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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 208.36 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 208.36 and 101.22 is: 139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 208.36 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/208.36 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 208.36 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 21,090.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,090.20/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.73

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