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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.19, 207.19 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.19, 207.19 and 116.98 is: 161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.19 : 207.19 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.19/207.19 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.19x = 207.19 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.19x = 24,237.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,237.09/150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.38

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