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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 207.02 and 97.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 207.02 and 97.58 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 207.02 = 97.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/207.02 = 97.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 207.02 × 97.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 20,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201.77/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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