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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 207.49 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 207.49 and 119.31 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 207.49 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/207.49 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 207.49 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 24,755.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,755.63/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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