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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 224.71 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 224.71 and 104.42 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 224.71 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/224.71 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 224.71 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 23,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,462.57/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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