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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 207.36 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 207.36 and 113.42 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 207.36 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/207.36 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 207.36 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 23,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518.77/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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