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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 225.23 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 225.23 and 110.03 is: 164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 225.23 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/225.23 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 225.23 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 24,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,780.38/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.63

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