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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 207.36 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 207.36 and 117.63 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 207.36 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/207.36 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 207.36 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 24,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,391.76/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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