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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 208.18 and 85.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 208.18 and 85.36 is: 117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 208.18 = 85.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/208.18 = 85.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 208.18 × 85.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 17,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,770.24/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.79

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