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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.11, 206.96 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.11, 206.96 and 97.56 is: 134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.11 : 206.96 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.11/206.96 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.11x = 206.96 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.11x = 20,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191.02/150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.51

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