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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 207.06 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 207.06 and 113.31 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 207.06 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/207.06 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 207.06 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 23,461.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,461.97/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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