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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.97, 208.33 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.97, 208.33 and 85.47 is: 117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.97 : 208.33 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.97/208.33 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.97x = 208.33 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.97x = 17,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,805.54/150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.94

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