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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.59, 225.66 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.59, 225.66 and 112.01 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.59 : 225.66 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.59/225.66 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.59x = 225.66 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.59x = 25,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,276.18/150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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