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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 207.04 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 207.04 and 113.12 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 207.04 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/207.04 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 207.04 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 23,420.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,420.36/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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