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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.41, 207.56 and 84.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.41, 207.56 and 84.90 is: 117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.41 : 207.56 = 84.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.41/207.56 = 84.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.41x = 207.56 × 84.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.41x = 17,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,621.84/150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.16

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