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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 206.88 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 206.88 and 113.28 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 206.88 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/206.88 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 206.88 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 23,435.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,435.37/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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