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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 226.01 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 226.01 and 118.25 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 226.01 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/226.01 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 226.01 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 26,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,725.68/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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