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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 207.72 and 85.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 207.72 and 85.02 is: 117.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 207.72 = 85.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/207.72 = 85.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 207.72 × 85.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 17,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,660.35/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.31

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