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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 225.57 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 225.57 and 107.10 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 225.57 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/225.57 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 225.57 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 24,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,158.55/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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