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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 207.77 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 207.77 and 85.07 is: 117.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 207.77 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/207.77 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 207.77 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 17,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675.09/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.41

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