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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.95, 208.24 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.95, 208.24 and 97.76 is: 134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.95 : 208.24 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.95/208.24 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.95x = 208.24 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.95x = 20,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,357.82/150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.86

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