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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 207.67 and 85.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 207.67 and 85.00 is: 117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 207.67 = 85.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/207.67 = 85.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 207.67 × 85.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 17,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,650.91/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.30

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