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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 225.92 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 225.92 and 118.24 is: 177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 225.92 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/225.92 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 225.92 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 26,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,712.78/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.14

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