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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 224.52 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 224.52 and 136.48 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 224.52 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/224.52 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 224.52 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 30,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,642.49/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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