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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 225.04 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 225.04 and 101.28 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 225.04 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/225.04 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 225.04 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 22,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792.05/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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