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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 207.27 and 84.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 207.27 and 84.72 is: 116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 207.27 = 84.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/207.27 = 84.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 207.27 × 84.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 17,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,559.14/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.91

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