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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 207.20 and 84.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 207.20 and 84.65 is: 116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 207.20 = 84.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/207.20 = 84.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 207.20 × 84.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 17,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538.18/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.81

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