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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.67, 207.82 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.67, 207.82 and 115.71 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.67 : 207.82 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.67/207.82 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.67x = 207.82 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.67x = 24,046.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,046.85/150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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