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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.28, 207.41 and 84.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.28, 207.41 and 84.80 is: 117.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.28 : 207.41 = 84.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.28/207.41 = 84.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.28x = 207.41 × 84.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.28x = 17,588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588.46/150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.04

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