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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 207.21 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 207.21 and 115.31 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 207.21 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/207.21 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 207.21 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 23,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,892.35/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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