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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 207.27 and 84.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 207.27 and 84.70 is: 116.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 207.27 = 84.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/207.27 = 84.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 207.27 × 84.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 17,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,555.77/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.87

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