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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.43, 207.70 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.43, 207.70 and 115.40 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.43 : 207.70 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.43/207.70 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.43x = 207.70 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.43x = 23,968.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,968.75/150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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