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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 207.90 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 207.90 and 113.92 is: 157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 207.90 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/207.90 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 207.90 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 23,683.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,683.97/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.10

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