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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.81, 208.42 and 113.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.81, 208.42 and 113.95 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.81 : 208.42 = 113.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.81/208.42 = 113.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.81x = 208.42 × 113.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.81x = 23,749.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,749.46/150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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