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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.81, 225.81 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.81, 225.81 and 116.30 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.81 : 225.81 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.81/225.81 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.81x = 225.81 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.81x = 26,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,260.57/150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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