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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 207.58 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 207.58 and 115.38 is: 159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 207.58 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/207.58 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 207.58 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 23,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,950.58/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.35

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