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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.11, 207.14 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.11, 207.14 and 83.72 is: 115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.11 : 207.14 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.11/207.14 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.11x = 207.14 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.11x = 17,340.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,340.73/150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.52

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