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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.34 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.34 and 85.50 is: 117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.34 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.34 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.34 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 17,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813.07/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.98

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