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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 225.76 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 225.76 and 116.12 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 225.76 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/225.76 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 225.76 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 26,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,215.25/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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