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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.38, 207.68 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.38, 207.68 and 111.50 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 207.68 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/207.68 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 207.68 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 23,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154.72/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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