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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 208.23 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 208.23 and 84.51 is: 116.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 208.23 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/208.23 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 208.23 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 17,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,597.09/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.61

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