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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 224.85 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 224.85 and 103.71 is: 155.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 224.85 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/224.85 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 224.85 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 23,318.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,318.58/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.36

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