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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.47 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.47 and 112.29 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.47 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.47 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.47 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 25,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,430.32/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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