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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.95, 208.22 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.95, 208.22 and 98.48 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.95 : 208.22 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.95/208.22 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.95x = 208.22 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.95x = 20,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,503.97/150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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