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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.18, 207.24 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.18, 207.24 and 84.68 is: 116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.18 : 207.24 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.18/207.24 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.18x = 207.24 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.18x = 17,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,549.08/150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.85

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