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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 207.52 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 207.52 and 98 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 207.52 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/207.52 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 207.52 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 20,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,336.96/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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