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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.65, 208.11 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.65, 208.11 and 119.46 is: 165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.65 : 208.11 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.65/208.11 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.65x = 208.11 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.65x = 24,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,860.82/150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.03

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