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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.34, 225.34 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.34, 225.34 and 114.43 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.34 : 225.34 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.34/225.34 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.34x = 225.34 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.34x = 25,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,785.66/150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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