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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 208.14 and 113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 208.14 and 113.71 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 208.14 = 113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/208.14 = 113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 208.14 × 113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 23,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,667.84/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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