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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 225.02 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 225.02 and 102.08 is: 152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 225.02 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/225.02 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 225.02 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 22,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,970.04/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.99

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