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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.63, 225.07 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.63, 225.07 and 111.42 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.63 : 225.07 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.63/225.07 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.63x = 225.07 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.63x = 25,076.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,076.74/150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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