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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 207.20 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 207.20 and 84.64 is: 116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 207.20 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/207.20 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 207.20 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 17,537.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,537.41/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.81

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