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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.17 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.17 and 114.12 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.17 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.17 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.17 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 23,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,756.36/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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