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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 224.84 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 224.84 and 113.96 is: 170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 224.84 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/224.84 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 224.84 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 25,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,622.77/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.55

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