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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 207.81 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 207.81 and 85.10 is: 117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 207.81 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/207.81 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 207.81 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 17,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,683.59/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.44

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