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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 207.57 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 207.57 and 115.66 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 207.57 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/207.57 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 207.57 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 24,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,007.49/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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