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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 207.87 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 207.87 and 98.22 is: 135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 207.87 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/207.87 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 207.87 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 20,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,416.99/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.46

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