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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.44, 207.59 and 84.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.44, 207.59 and 84.93 is: 117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 207.59 = 84.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/207.59 = 84.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 207.59 × 84.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 17,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,630.19/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.19

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