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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.11, 224.92 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.11, 224.92 and 119.73 is: 179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.11 : 224.92 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.11/224.92 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.11x = 224.92 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.11x = 26,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,929.67/150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.40

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