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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 207.98 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 207.98 and 118.10 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 207.98 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/207.98 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 207.98 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 24,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,562.44/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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