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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.31, 207.37 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.31, 207.37 and 115.28 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.31 : 207.37 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.31/207.37 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.31x = 207.37 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.31x = 23,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,906.24/150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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