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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 224.55 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 224.55 and 106.62 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 224.55 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/224.55 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 224.55 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 23,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,941.52/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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