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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 208.38 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 208.38 and 117.67 is: 162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 208.38 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/208.38 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 208.38 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 24,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520.11/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.46

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