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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.13, 207.17 and 83.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.13, 207.17 and 83.75 is: 115.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.13 : 207.17 = 83.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.13/207.17 = 83.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.13x = 207.17 × 83.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.13x = 17,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,349.35/150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.57

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