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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.44, 207.62 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.44, 207.62 and 84.96 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 207.62 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/207.62 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 207.62 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 17,639.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639.40/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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