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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 208.05 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 208.05 and 117.77 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 208.05 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/208.05 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 208.05 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 24,501.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501.01/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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