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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.31 and 84.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.31 and 84.56 is: 116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.31 = 84.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.31 = 84.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.31 × 84.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 17,613.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,613.23/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.66

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