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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 207.92 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 207.92 and 119.60 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 207.92 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/207.92 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 207.92 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 24,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,867.18/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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