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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 226.49 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 226.49 and 112.47 is: 169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 226.49 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/226.49 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 226.49 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 25,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,473.33/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.00

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