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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 207.41 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 207.41 and 115.41 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 207.41 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/207.41 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 207.41 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 23,936.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,936.87/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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