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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 224.73 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 224.73 and 113.51 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 224.73 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/224.73 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 224.73 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 25,509.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,509.10/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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