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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 226.08 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 226.08 and 150.03 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 226.08 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/226.08 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 226.08 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 33,918.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,918.57/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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