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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 226.24 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 226.24 and 116.46 is: 174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 226.24 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/226.24 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 226.24 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 26,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,347.62/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.92

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