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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.38, 207.54 and 84.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.38, 207.54 and 84.91 is: 117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 207.54 = 84.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/207.54 = 84.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 207.54 × 84.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 17,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622.22/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.18

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