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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 207.31 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 207.31 and 115.48 is: 159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 207.31 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/207.31 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 207.31 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 23,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,940.16/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.12

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