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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 208.08 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 208.08 and 101.80 is: 140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 208.08 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/208.08 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 208.08 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 21,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,182.54/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.32

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