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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 207.68 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 207.68 and 98.88 is: 136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 207.68 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/207.68 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 207.68 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 20,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,535.40/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.54

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