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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.61, 207.84 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.61, 207.84 and 85.13 is: 117.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.61 : 207.84 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.61/207.84 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.61x = 207.84 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.61x = 17,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692.65/150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.47

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