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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 224.88 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 224.88 and 135.10 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 224.88 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/224.88 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 224.88 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 30,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,381.29/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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