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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.09, 207.48 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.09, 207.48 and 113.32 is: 156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.09 : 207.48 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.09/207.48 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.09x = 207.48 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.09x = 23,511.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,511.63/150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.65

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