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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 225.22 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 225.22 and 115.90 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 225.22 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/225.22 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 225.22 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 26,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,103.00/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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