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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 206.86 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 206.86 and 115.64 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 206.86 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/206.86 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 206.86 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 23,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,921.29/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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