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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.37, 225.20 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.37, 225.20 and 109.69 is: 164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.37 : 225.20 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.37/225.20 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.37x = 225.20 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.37x = 24,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701.90/150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.28

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