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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 207.36 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 207.36 and 117.66 is: 162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 207.36 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/207.36 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 207.36 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 24,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,397.98/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.01

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