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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 224.72 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 224.72 and 102.08 is: 152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 224.72 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/224.72 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 224.72 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 22,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939.42/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.85

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