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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.70, 226.92 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.70, 226.92 and 112.45 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.70 : 226.92 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.70/226.92 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.70x = 226.92 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.70x = 25,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,517.15/150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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