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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 225.59 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 225.59 and 109.42 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 225.59 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/225.59 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 225.59 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 24,682.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,682.95/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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