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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 207.41 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 207.41 and 115.53 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 207.41 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/207.41 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 207.41 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 23,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,961.50/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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