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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 207.73 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 207.73 and 98.18 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 207.73 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/207.73 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 207.73 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 20,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,393.65/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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