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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.16, 207.12 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.16, 207.12 and 117.52 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.16 : 207.12 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.16/207.12 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.16x = 207.12 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.16x = 24,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,340.74/150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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