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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 225.55 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 225.55 and 111.66 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 225.55 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/225.55 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 225.55 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 25,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184.92/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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