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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 206.99 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 206.99 and 117.37 is: 161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 206.99 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/206.99 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 206.99 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 24,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,292.79/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.91

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