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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.13 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.13 and 119.79 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.13 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.13 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.13 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 24,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,931.29/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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