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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 225.60 and 115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 225.60 and 115.96 is: 173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 225.60 = 115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/225.60 = 115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 225.60 × 115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 26,160.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,160.58/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.80

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