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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.28, 225.02 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.28, 225.02 and 114.10 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.28 : 225.02 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.28/225.02 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.28x = 225.02 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.28x = 25,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,674.78/150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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