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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.18, 207.53 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.18, 207.53 and 113.28 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.18 : 207.53 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.18/207.53 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.18x = 207.53 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.18x = 23,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,508.39/150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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