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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 207.72 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 207.72 and 98.88 is: 136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 207.72 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/207.72 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 207.72 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 20,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,539.35/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.42

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