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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 225.72 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 225.72 and 112.21 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 225.72 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/225.72 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 225.72 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 25,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,327.48/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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