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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 207.99 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 207.99 and 84.33 is: 116.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 207.99 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/207.99 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 207.99 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 17,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,539.80/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.37

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