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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 207.63 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 207.63 and 117.86 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 207.63 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/207.63 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 207.63 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 24,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,470.23/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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