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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 207.90 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 207.90 and 98.15 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 207.90 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/207.90 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 207.90 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 20,405.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,405.39/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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