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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.34, 207.47 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.34, 207.47 and 84.86 is: 117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.34 : 207.47 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.34/207.47 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.34x = 207.47 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.34x = 17,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,605.90/150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.11

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