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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.50, 207.68 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.50, 207.68 and 84.11 is: 116.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 207.68 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/207.68 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 207.68 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 17,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,467.96/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.07

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