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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 225.32 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 225.32 and 114.32 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 225.32 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/225.32 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 225.32 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 25,758.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,758.58/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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