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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 225.78 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 225.78 and 106.93 is: 160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 225.78 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/225.78 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 225.78 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 24,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142.66/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.47

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