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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 208.09 and 85.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 208.09 and 85.29 is: 117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 208.09 = 85.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/208.09 = 85.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 208.09 × 85.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 17,747.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,747.32/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.70

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