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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.97, 226.47 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.97, 226.47 and 114.94 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.97 : 226.47 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.97/226.47 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.97x = 226.47 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.97x = 26,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,030.46/150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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