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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 225.11 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 225.11 and 111.76 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 225.11 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/225.11 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 225.11 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 25,158.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,158.01/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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