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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 207.87 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 207.87 and 100.98 is: 139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 207.87 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/207.87 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 207.87 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 20,990.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,990.71/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.30

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