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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.44, 207.78 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.44, 207.78 and 116.20 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 207.78 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/207.78 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 207.78 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 24,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,144.04/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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