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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.77, 208.08 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.77, 208.08 and 85.28 is: 117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.77 : 208.08 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.77/208.08 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.77x = 208.08 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.77x = 17,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,744.64/150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.70

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