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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 225.69 and 119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 225.69 and 119.98 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 225.69 = 119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/225.69 = 119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 225.69 × 119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 27,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,078.12/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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