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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 225.19 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 225.19 and 109.60 is: 164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 225.19 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/225.19 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 225.19 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 24,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680.82/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.28

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