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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.19, 224.84 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.19, 224.84 and 106.72 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.19 : 224.84 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.19/224.84 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.19x = 224.84 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.19x = 23,994.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,994.63/150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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