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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 224.82 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 224.82 and 106.68 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 224.82 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/224.82 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 224.82 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 23,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,983.80/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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