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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 207.30 and 84.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 207.30 and 84.73 is: 116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 207.30 = 84.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/207.30 = 84.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 207.30 × 84.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 17,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,564.53/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.91

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