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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 208.06 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 208.06 and 117.89 is: 162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 208.06 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/208.06 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 208.06 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 24,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,526.86/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.76

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