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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.09, 224.83 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.09, 224.83 and 68.82 is: 103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.09 : 224.83 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.09/224.83 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.09x = 224.83 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.09x = 15,472.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,472.80/150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.09

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