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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 207.80 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 207.80 and 98.17 is: 135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 207.80 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/207.80 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 207.80 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 20,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,398.20/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.38

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