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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 207.96 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 207.96 and 113.54 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 207.96 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/207.96 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 207.96 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 23,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,611.78/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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