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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.13, 224.73 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.13, 224.73 and 103.20 is: 154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.13 : 224.73 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.13/224.73 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.13x = 224.73 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.13x = 23,192.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,192.14/150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.48

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