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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.01 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.01 and 115.97 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.01 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.01 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.01 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 24,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,122.34/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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