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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 207.23 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 207.23 and 97.71 is: 134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 207.23 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/207.23 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 207.23 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 20,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248.00/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.77

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