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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.21, 224.92 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.21, 224.92 and 119.68 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.21 : 224.92 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.21/224.92 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.21x = 224.92 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.21x = 26,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,918.43/150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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