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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 207.36 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 207.36 and 117.34 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 207.36 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/207.36 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 207.36 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 24,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,331.10/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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