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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 225.27 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 225.27 and 101.43 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 225.27 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/225.27 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 225.27 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 22,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849.14/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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