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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.50, 226.15 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.50, 226.15 and 109.79 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 226.15 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/226.15 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 226.15 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 24,829.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,829.30/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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