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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 207.55 and 97.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 207.55 and 97.97 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 207.55 = 97.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/207.55 = 97.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 207.55 × 97.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 20,333.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,333.67/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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