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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 208.14 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 208.14 and 101.88 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 208.14 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/208.14 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 208.14 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 21,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,205.30/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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