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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 207.54 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 207.54 and 117.87 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 207.54 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/207.54 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 207.54 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 24,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462.74/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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