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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.63, 207.86 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.63, 207.86 and 119.63 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.63 : 207.86 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.63/207.86 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.63x = 207.86 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.63x = 24,864.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,864.65/150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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