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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 224.80 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 224.80 and 115.84 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 224.80 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/224.80 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 224.80 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 26,040.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,040.83/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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