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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 207.06 and 97.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 207.06 and 97.57 is: 134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 207.06 = 97.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/207.06 = 97.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 207.06 × 97.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 20,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202.74/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.67

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