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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 207.17 and 97.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 207.17 and 97.63 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 207.17 = 97.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/207.17 = 97.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 207.17 × 97.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 20,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225.37/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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