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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 207.66 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 207.66 and 117.84 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 207.66 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/207.66 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 207.66 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 24,469.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,469.43/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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