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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 207.92 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 207.92 and 119.66 is: 165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 207.92 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/207.92 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 207.92 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 24,878.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,878.97/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.03

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