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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.20, 150.24 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.20, 150.24 and 104.20 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.20 : 150.24 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.20/150.24 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.20x = 150.24 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.20x = 15,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,655.01/104.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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