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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 207.43 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 207.43 and 97.13 is: 134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 207.43 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/207.43 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 207.43 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 20,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,147.95/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.03

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