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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 207.71 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 207.71 and 98.07 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 207.71 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/207.71 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 207.71 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 20,369.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,369.63/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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