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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 225.03 and 101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 225.03 and 101.29 is: 151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 225.03 = 101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/225.03 = 101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 225.03 × 101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 22,793.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793.29/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.85

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