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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.46, 207.64 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.46, 207.64 and 84.97 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.46 : 207.64 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.46/207.64 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.46x = 207.64 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.46x = 17,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,641.89/150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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