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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.13, 224.88 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.13, 224.88 and 104.57 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.13 : 224.88 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.13/224.88 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.13x = 224.88 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.13x = 23,515.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,515.70/150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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