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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 225.45 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 225.45 and 114.48 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 225.45 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/225.45 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 225.45 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 25,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,809.52/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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