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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.36 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.36 and 81.98 is: 113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.36 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.36 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.36 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 17,081.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,081.67/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.14

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