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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.67, 207.90 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.67, 207.90 and 85.16 is: 117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.67 : 207.90 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.67/207.90 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.67x = 207.90 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.67x = 17,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,704.76/150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.51

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