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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.31, 225.06 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.31, 225.06 and 111.57 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.31 : 225.06 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.31/225.06 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.31x = 225.06 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.31x = 25,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,109.94/150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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