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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.25, 207.33 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.25, 207.33 and 83.85 is: 115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.25 : 207.33 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.25/207.33 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.25x = 207.33 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.25x = 17,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,384.62/150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.70

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