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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 225.12 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 225.12 and 113.99 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 225.12 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/225.12 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 225.12 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 25,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661.97/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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