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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 207.97 and 84.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 207.97 and 84.32 is: 116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 207.97 = 84.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/207.97 = 84.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 207.97 × 84.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 17,536.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,536.03/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.36

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