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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.65, 226.13 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.65, 226.13 and 114.81 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.65 : 226.13 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.65/226.13 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.65x = 226.13 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.65x = 25,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,961.41/150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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