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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 226.53 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 226.53 and 116.64 is: 175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 226.53 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/226.53 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 226.53 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 26,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,422.46/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.38

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