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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 207.60 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 207.60 and 97.98 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 207.60 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/207.60 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 207.60 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 20,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,340.65/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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