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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 207 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 207 and 98.24 is: 135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 207 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/207 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 207 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 20,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,335.68/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.57

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