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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 208.20 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 208.20 and 84.50 is: 116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 208.20 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/208.20 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 208.20 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 17,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,591.86/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.59

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