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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 207.85 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 207.85 and 98.23 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 207.85 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/207.85 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 207.85 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 20,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,417.11/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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