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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 207.66 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 207.66 and 98.01 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 207.66 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/207.66 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 207.66 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 20,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,352.76/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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