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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 224.88 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 224.88 and 112.16 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 224.88 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/224.88 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 224.88 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 25,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,222.54/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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