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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.47, 207.53 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.47, 207.53 and 98.03 is: 135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.47 : 207.53 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.47/207.53 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.47x = 207.53 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.47x = 20,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,344.17/150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.20

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