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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 224.96 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 224.96 and 109.50 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 224.96 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/224.96 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 224.96 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 24,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,633.12/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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