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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 224.85 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 224.85 and 111.74 is: 167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 224.85 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/224.85 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 224.85 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 25,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125.30/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.11

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