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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 207.36 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 207.36 and 115.52 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 207.36 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/207.36 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 207.36 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 23,954.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954.23/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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