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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 226.19 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 226.19 and 110.12 is: 165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 226.19 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/226.19 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 226.19 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 24,907.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,907.19/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.22

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