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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 208.35 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 208.35 and 84.60 is: 116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 208.35 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/208.35 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 208.35 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 17,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,626.41/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.74

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