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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 224.97 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 224.97 and 68.87 is: 103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 224.97 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/224.97 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 224.97 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 15,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,493.68/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.24

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