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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 225.36 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 225.36 and 116.52 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 225.36 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/225.36 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 225.36 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 26,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,258.95/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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