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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 208.11 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 208.11 and 85.31 is: 117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 208.11 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/208.11 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 208.11 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 17,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,753.86/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.73

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