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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.05, 224.96 and 121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.05, 224.96 and 121.33 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.05 : 224.96 = 121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.05/224.96 = 121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.05x = 224.96 × 121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.05x = 27,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,294.40/150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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