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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 207.32 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 207.32 and 84.74 is: 116.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 207.32 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/207.32 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 207.32 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 17,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,568.30/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.95

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