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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 225.65 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 225.65 and 106.98 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 225.65 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/225.65 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 225.65 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 24,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,139.50/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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