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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.26 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.26 and 101.86 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.26 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.26 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.26 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 21,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213.36/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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