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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.44, 207.53 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.44, 207.53 and 97.99 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 207.53 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/207.53 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 207.53 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 20,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,335.22/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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