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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 208.08 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 208.08 and 98.39 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 208.08 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/208.08 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 208.08 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 20,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,471.95/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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