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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 207.68 and 85.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 207.68 and 85.03 is: 117.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 207.68 = 85.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/207.68 = 85.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 207.68 × 85.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 17,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,658.09/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.31

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