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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 207.96 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 207.96 and 118.04 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 207.96 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/207.96 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 207.96 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 24,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,547.60/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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