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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 207.02 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 207.02 and 84.52 is: 116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 207.02 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/207.02 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 207.02 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 17,497.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497.80/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.63

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