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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 207.44 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 207.44 and 97.83 is: 135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 207.44 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/207.44 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 207.44 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 20,293.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,293.86/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.03

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