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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 208.07 and 85.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 208.07 and 85.29 is: 117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 208.07 = 85.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/208.07 = 85.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 208.07 × 85.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 17,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,745.40/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.71

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