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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 207.11 and 84.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 207.11 and 84.57 is: 116.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 207.11 = 84.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/207.11 = 84.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 207.11 × 84.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 17,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,514.87/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.71

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