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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 224.70 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 224.70 and 115.91 is: 173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 224.70 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/224.70 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 224.70 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 26,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045.38/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.54

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