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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 224.72 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 224.72 and 115.55 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 224.72 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/224.72 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 224.72 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 25,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,964.69/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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