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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.25, 207.38 and 97.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.25, 207.38 and 97.80 is: 134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.25 : 207.38 = 97.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.25/207.38 = 97.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.25x = 207.38 × 97.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.25x = 20,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,281.76/150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.99

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