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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 224.78 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 224.78 and 115.83 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 224.78 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/224.78 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 224.78 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 26,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,035.69/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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