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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 206.88 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 206.88 and 117.26 is: 161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 206.88 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/206.88 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 206.88 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 24,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,258.75/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.66

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