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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 208.36 and 84.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 208.36 and 84.61 is: 116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 208.36 = 84.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/208.36 = 84.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 208.36 × 84.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 17,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,628.30/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.75

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