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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 207.74 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 207.74 and 84.15 is: 116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 207.74 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/207.74 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 207.74 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 17,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,480.90/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.12

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