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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 226.41 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 226.41 and 121.87 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 226.41 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/226.41 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 226.41 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 27,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,592.59/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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