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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 225.99 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 225.99 and 112.23 is: 168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 225.99 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/225.99 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 225.99 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 25,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,362.86/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.14

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