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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 208.06 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 208.06 and 84.38 is: 116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 208.06 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/208.06 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 208.06 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 17,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556.10/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.45

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