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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.13, 207.18 and 84.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.13, 207.18 and 84.63 is: 116.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.13 : 207.18 = 84.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.13/207.18 = 84.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.13x = 207.18 × 84.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.13x = 17,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,533.64/150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.79

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