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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 208.13 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 208.13 and 98.40 is: 135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 208.13 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/208.13 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 208.13 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 20,479.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,479.99/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.76

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