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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 226.08 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 226.08 and 116.16 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 226.08 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/226.08 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 226.08 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 26,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,261.45/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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