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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 224.87 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 224.87 and 68.90 is: 103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 224.87 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/224.87 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 224.87 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 15,492.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492.07/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.26

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