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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 226.16 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 226.16 and 109.65 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 226.16 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/226.16 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 226.16 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 24,797.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,797.90/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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