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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 224.29 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 224.29 and 136.49 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 224.29 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/224.29 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 224.29 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 30,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,612.78/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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