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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 207.96 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 207.96 and 85.21 is: 117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 207.96 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/207.96 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 207.96 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 17,720.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,720.27/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.56

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