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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.09, 207.15 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.09, 207.15 and 84.60 is: 116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.09 : 207.15 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.09/207.15 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.09x = 207.15 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.09x = 17,524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,524.89/150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.76

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