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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 207.68 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 207.68 and 98.09 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 207.68 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/207.68 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 207.68 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 20,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,371.33/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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