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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 208.07 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 208.07 and 119.67 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 208.07 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/208.07 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 208.07 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 24,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,899.74/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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