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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 226.52 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 226.52 and 118.26 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 226.52 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/226.52 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 226.52 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 26,788.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,788.11/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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