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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 207.99 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 207.99 and 119.89 is: 165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 207.99 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/207.99 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 207.99 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 24,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,935.40/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.15

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