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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 207.84 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 207.84 and 98.10 is: 135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 207.84 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/207.84 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 207.84 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 20,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,389.10/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.46

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