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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.24 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.24 and 141.64 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.24 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.24 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.24 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 29,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,494.24/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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