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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 208.32 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 208.32 and 101.91 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 208.32 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/208.32 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 208.32 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 21,229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,229.69/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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