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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 207.65 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 207.65 and 84.08 is: 116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 207.65 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/207.65 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 207.65 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 17,459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,459.94/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.03

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