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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 208.23 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 208.23 and 113.99 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 208.23 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/208.23 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 208.23 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 23,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,735.10/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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