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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.47, 207.69 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.47, 207.69 and 98.08 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.47 : 207.69 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.47/207.69 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.47x = 207.69 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.47x = 20,369.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,369.35/150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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