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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.44, 207.46 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.44, 207.46 and 113.60 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 207.46 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/207.46 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 207.46 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 23,567.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,567.46/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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