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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.01, 224.91 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.01, 224.91 and 115.84 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.01 : 224.91 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.01/224.91 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.01x = 224.91 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.01x = 26,053.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,053.57/150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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