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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 207.92 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 207.92 and 98.16 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 207.92 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/207.92 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 207.92 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 20,409.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409.43/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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