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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 207.05 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 207.05 and 115.29 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 207.05 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/207.05 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 207.05 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 23,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871.08/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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