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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.50, 207.72 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.50, 207.72 and 85.01 is: 117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 207.72 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/207.72 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 207.72 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 17,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,658.28/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.33

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