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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 224.90 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 224.90 and 85.10 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 224.90 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/224.90 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 224.90 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 19,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,139.13/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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