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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 207.36 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 207.36 and 117.84 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 207.36 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/207.36 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 207.36 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 24,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,435.30/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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