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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 225 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 225 and 115.98 is: 173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 225 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/225 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 225 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 26,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,095.50/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.55

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