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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 224.94 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 224.94 and 113.88 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 224.94 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/224.94 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 224.94 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 25,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,616.17/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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