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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 206.99 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 206.99 and 84.50 is: 116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 206.99 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/206.99 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 206.99 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 17,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,489.20/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.59

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