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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 207 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 207 and 117.30 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 207 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/207 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 207 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 24,281.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,281.10/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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