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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 207.18 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 207.18 and 113.24 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 207.18 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/207.18 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 207.18 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 23,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,461.06/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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