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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 206.79 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 206.79 and 117.20 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 206.79 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/206.79 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 206.79 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 24,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,234.75/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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