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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 225.93 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 225.93 and 116.67 is: 174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 225.93 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/225.93 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 225.93 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 26,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,359.25/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.68

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