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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 225.36 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 225.36 and 114.24 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 225.36 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/225.36 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 225.36 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 25,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,745.13/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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