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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 207.48 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 207.48 and 117.04 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 207.48 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/207.48 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 207.48 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 24,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,282.42/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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