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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 209.70 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 209.70 and 113.13 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 209.70 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/209.70 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 209.70 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 23,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,723.36/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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