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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 207.05 and 84.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 207.05 and 84.54 is: 116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 207.05 = 84.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/207.05 = 84.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 207.05 × 84.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 17,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,503.58/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.68

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