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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 207.67 and 84.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 207.67 and 84.10 is: 116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 207.67 = 84.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/207.67 = 84.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 207.67 × 84.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 17,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,465.05/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.05

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