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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 225.28 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 225.28 and 109.02 is: 163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 225.28 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/225.28 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 225.28 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 24,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560.03/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.28

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