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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.55 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.55 and 116.64 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.55 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.55 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.55 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 26,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425.08/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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