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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 226.19 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 226.19 and 116.45 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 226.19 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/226.19 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 226.19 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 26,339.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,339.83/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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