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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.65, 226.16 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.65, 226.16 and 116.43 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.65 : 226.16 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.65/226.16 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.65x = 226.16 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.65x = 26,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,332.95/150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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