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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 224.63 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 224.63 and 121.23 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 224.63 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/224.63 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 224.63 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 27,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231.29/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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