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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.50, 207.64 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.50, 207.64 and 115.52 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 207.64 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/207.64 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 207.64 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 23,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,986.57/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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