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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 225.34 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 225.34 and 117.93 is: 176.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 225.34 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/225.34 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 225.34 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 26,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,573.21/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.47

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