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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 208.03 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 208.03 and 115.78 is: 159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 208.03 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/208.03 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 208.03 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 24,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,085.71/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.68

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