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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 207.73 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 207.73 and 84.14 is: 116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 207.73 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/207.73 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 207.73 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 17,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478.40/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.12

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