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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.31, 225.57 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.31, 225.57 and 110.02 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.31 : 225.57 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.31/225.57 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.31x = 225.57 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.31x = 24,817.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,817.21/150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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