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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.59, 225.88 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.59, 225.88 and 105.12 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.59 : 225.88 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.59/225.88 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.59x = 225.88 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.59x = 23,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,744.24/150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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