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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 207.59 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 207.59 and 119.56 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 207.59 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/207.59 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 207.59 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 24,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,819.46/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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