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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 207.59 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 207.59 and 119.09 is: 164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 207.59 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/207.59 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 207.59 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 24,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,721.15/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.51

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