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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 207 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 207 and 84.51 is: 116.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 207 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/207 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 207 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 17,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,493.57/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.62

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