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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.41, 225.41 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.41, 225.41 and 119.90 is: 179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.41 : 225.41 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.41/225.41 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.41x = 225.41 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.41x = 27,024.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,024.93/150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.68

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