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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.88, 208.37 and 112.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.88, 208.37 and 112.00 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 208.37 = 112.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/208.37 = 112.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 208.37 × 112.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 23,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,335.84/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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