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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 207.08 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 207.08 and 115.07 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 207.08 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/207.08 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 207.08 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 23,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,829.00/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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