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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 207.44 and 84.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 207.44 and 84.80 is: 117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 207.44 = 84.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/207.44 = 84.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 207.44 × 84.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 17,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,589.45/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.03

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