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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 225.84 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 225.84 and 118.56 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 225.84 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/225.84 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 225.84 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 26,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,775.59/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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