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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 225.69 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 225.69 and 112.41 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 225.69 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/225.69 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 225.69 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 25,368.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368.55/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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