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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 225.87 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 225.87 and 118.29 is: 177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 225.87 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/225.87 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 225.87 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 26,718.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,718.16/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.27

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