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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.11, 224.82 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.11, 224.82 and 104.34 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.11 : 224.82 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.11/224.82 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.11x = 224.82 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.11x = 23,457.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457.72/150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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