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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.91, 226.14 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.91, 226.14 and 116.44 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.91 : 226.14 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.91/226.14 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.91x = 226.14 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.91x = 26,331.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,331.74/150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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