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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 207.83 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 207.83 and 117.27 is: 161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 207.83 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/207.83 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 207.83 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 24,371.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,371.64/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.89

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