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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.67, 208.16 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.67, 208.16 and 113.76 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.67 : 208.16 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.67/208.16 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.67x = 208.16 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.67x = 23,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,680.78/150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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