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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 207.57 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 207.57 and 113.62 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 207.57 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/207.57 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 207.57 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 23,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,584.10/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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