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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 226 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 226 and 120.48 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 226 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/226 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 226 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 27,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228.48/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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