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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 208.07 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 208.07 and 113.86 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 208.07 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/208.07 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 208.07 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 23,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,689.80/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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