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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 225.90 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 225.90 and 118.14 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 225.90 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/225.90 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 225.90 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 26,687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,687.83/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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