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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 207.03 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 207.03 and 98.22 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 207.03 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/207.03 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 207.03 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 20,334.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,334.49/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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