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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.01, 224.70 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.01, 224.70 and 68.65 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.01 : 224.70 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.01/224.70 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.01x = 224.70 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.01x = 15,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425.66/150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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