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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.59, 207.81 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.59, 207.81 and 119.45 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.59 : 207.81 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.59/207.81 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.59x = 207.81 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.59x = 24,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,821.87/150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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