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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 207.66 and 84.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 207.66 and 84.98 is: 117.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 207.66 = 84.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/207.66 = 84.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 207.66 × 84.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 17,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,646.37/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.27

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