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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 207.53 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 207.53 and 117.74 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 207.53 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/207.53 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 207.53 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 24,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,434.95/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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