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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 207.86 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 207.86 and 98.27 is: 135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 207.86 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/207.86 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 207.86 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 20,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,425.65/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.57

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