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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 225.99 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 225.99 and 116.49 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 225.99 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/225.99 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 225.99 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 26,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,325.58/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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