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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.01, 207.04 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.01, 207.04 and 97.55 is: 134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.01 : 207.04 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.01/207.04 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.01x = 207.04 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.01x = 20,195.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,195.47/150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.63

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