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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 207.45 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 207.45 and 98.50 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 207.45 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/207.45 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 207.45 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 20,433.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,433.83/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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