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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 207.52 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 207.52 and 113.77 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 207.52 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/207.52 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 207.52 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 23,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,609.55/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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