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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 225.34 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 225.34 and 109.56 is: 164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 225.34 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/225.34 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 225.34 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 24,688.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,688.25/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.30

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