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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 226.40 and 121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 226.40 and 121.85 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 226.40 = 121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/226.40 = 121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 226.40 × 121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 27,586.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,586.01/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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