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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.31, 225.06 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.31, 225.06 and 115.80 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.31 : 225.06 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.31/225.06 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.31x = 225.06 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.31x = 26,061.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,061.95/150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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