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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 224.94 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 224.94 and 102.04 is: 152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 224.94 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/224.94 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 224.94 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 22,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,952.88/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.90

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