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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 224.94 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 224.94 and 111.71 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 224.94 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/224.94 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 224.94 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 25,128.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,128.05/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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