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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.09, 206.87 and 118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.09, 206.87 and 118.95 is: 163.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.09 : 206.87 = 118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.09/206.87 = 118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.09x = 206.87 × 118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.09x = 24,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,607.19/150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.95

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