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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 207.25 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 207.25 and 96.24 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 207.25 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/207.25 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 207.25 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 19,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946.02/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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