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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 207.23 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 207.23 and 111.38 is: 153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 207.23 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/207.23 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 207.23 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 23,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,079.68/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.60

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