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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 208.16 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 208.16 and 85.37 is: 117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 208.16 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/208.16 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 208.16 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 17,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,771.03/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.79

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