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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 207.17 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 207.17 and 118.49 is: 163.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 207.17 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/207.17 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 207.17 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 24,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,545.95/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.57

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