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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 207.18 and 97.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 207.18 and 97.75 is: 134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 207.18 = 97.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/207.18 = 97.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 207.18 × 97.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 20,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,251.85/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.81

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