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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 207.23 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 207.23 and 117.45 is: 161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 207.23 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/207.23 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 207.23 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 24,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,338.58/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.98

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