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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.09, 224.93 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.09, 224.93 and 111.26 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.09 : 224.93 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.09/224.93 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.09x = 224.93 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.09x = 25,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,024.66/150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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