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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 208.02 and 84.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 208.02 and 84.37 is: 116.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 208.02 = 84.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/208.02 = 84.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 208.02 × 84.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 17,550.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550.65/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.41

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