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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 224.98 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 224.98 and 116.10 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 224.98 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/224.98 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 224.98 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 26,120.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,120.11/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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