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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 226.06 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 226.06 and 116.87 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 226.06 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/226.06 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 226.06 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 26,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,418.21/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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