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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 226.22 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 226.22 and 110.51 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 226.22 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/226.22 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 226.22 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 25,000.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,000.32/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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