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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.44, 207.70 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.44, 207.70 and 98.78 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 207.70 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/207.70 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 207.70 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 20,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,516.11/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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