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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 208.20 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 208.20 and 119.55 is: 164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 208.20 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/208.20 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 208.20 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 24,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,889.86/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.85

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