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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 207.96 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 207.96 and 112.04 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 207.96 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/207.96 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 207.96 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 23,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,299.84/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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