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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 226.04 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 226.04 and 114.57 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 226.04 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/226.04 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 226.04 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 25,897.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,897.41/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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