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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.63, 226.05 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.63, 226.05 and 121.68 is: 182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.63 : 226.05 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.63/226.05 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.63x = 226.05 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.63x = 27,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,505.76/150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.60

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