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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 207.98 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 207.98 and 115.65 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 207.98 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/207.98 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 207.98 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 24,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,052.31/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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