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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 226.04 and 112.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 226.04 and 112.00 is: 167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 226.04 = 112.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/226.04 = 112.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 226.04 × 112.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 25,315.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,315.07/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.84

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