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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 208.11 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 208.11 and 98.39 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 208.11 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/208.11 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 208.11 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 20,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,474.90/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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