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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.13, 206.87 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.13, 206.87 and 115.16 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.13 : 206.87 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.13/206.87 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.13x = 206.87 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.13x = 23,823.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,823.15/150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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