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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 224.88 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 224.88 and 85.76 is: 128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 224.88 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/224.88 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 224.88 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 19,285.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,285.71/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.55

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