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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.35 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.35 and 84.59 is: 116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.35 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.35 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.35 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 17,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,623.90/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.73

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