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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 207.81 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 207.81 and 119.34 is: 164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 207.81 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/207.81 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 207.81 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 24,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800.05/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.76

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