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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 207.72 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 207.72 and 116.24 is: 160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 207.72 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/207.72 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 207.72 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 24,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,145.37/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.12

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