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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 226.40 and 110.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 226.40 and 110.19 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 226.40 = 110.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/226.40 = 110.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 226.40 × 110.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 24,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947.02/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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