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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 208.02 and 119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 208.02 and 119.39 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 208.02 = 119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/208.02 = 119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 208.02 × 119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 24,835.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,835.51/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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