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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 207.42 and 83.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 207.42 and 83.93 is: 115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 207.42 = 83.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/207.42 = 83.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 207.42 × 83.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 17,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,408.76/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.81

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