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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 208.04 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 208.04 and 117.88 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 208.04 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/208.04 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 208.04 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 24,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523.76/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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