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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.65, 208.01 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.65, 208.01 and 119.73 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.65 : 208.01 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.65/208.01 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.65x = 208.01 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.65x = 24,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,905.34/150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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