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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 207.36 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 207.36 and 119.25 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 207.36 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/207.36 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 207.36 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 24,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,727.68/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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