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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.70, 208.07 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.70, 208.07 and 98.28 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.70 : 208.07 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.70/208.07 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.70x = 208.07 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.70x = 20,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,449.12/150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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