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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 207.42 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 207.42 and 84.84 is: 117.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 207.42 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/207.42 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 207.42 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 17,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,597.51/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.04

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