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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.44, 224.96 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.44, 224.96 and 109.43 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 224.96 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/224.96 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 224.96 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 24,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,616.54/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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