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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 208.05 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 208.05 and 113.88 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 208.05 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/208.05 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 208.05 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 23,692.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,692.31/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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