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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 207.58 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 207.58 and 113.69 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 207.58 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/207.58 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 207.58 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 23,598.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,598.45/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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